HB 124 (2023): relative to temporary alimony.
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HB 124 (2023)
relative to temporary alimony.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Domestic Relations
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–7 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 179–178. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 30, 2023 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Alicia Lekas (R - Hills 38)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Walter Stapleton (R - Sull 6)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 1)
- Rep. Tina Harley (R - Rock 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- February 7, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206-208
- March 21, 2023, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- February 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 179, nays 178, passed
- March 30, 2023, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 10, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/10/2023 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
- February 7, 2023: Executive Session: 02/07/2023 09:30 am LOB 206-208
- February 7, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/07/2023 (Vote 8-7; RC)
- February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA DV 179-178 02/22/2023
- February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 21, 2023: Hearing: 03/21/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/30/2023
- March 30, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/30/2023